Scientist I Bioreactor Process Design (all genders)

Evotec; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Scientist I for Bioreactor Process Design to join a dynamic team focused on innovative bioprocessing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to engage in upstream process development, including optimization and technology transfer for continuous processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and have a keen eye for detail, strong writing abilities, and experience in experimental design. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the biotechnology field and enhance access to therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with ideally 3 years of experience.
• Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Assist in lab activities, including bioreactor operations and media preparation.
• Execute experiments and ensure accurate documentation for regulatory submission.
• Maintain lab equipment and contribute to investigations of deviations.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Experimental design

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Formation

Master’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Biochemistry

Master’s degree in Biotechnology

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Description du poste

Scientist I Bioreactor Process Design

Permanent contract / CDI

General Summary:

Just-Evotec Biologics is looking for Scientist I of Bioreactor Process Design to join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team working on upstream process development (perfusion and intensified fed-batch) projects. In this role, you will participate in further developing and refining Just’s next-generation continuous bioprocessing platform, which we are currently running in our Seattle and Redmond manufacturing facilities at 500L and 1000L scale. Just-Evotec employees are driven by our mission: to expand access to therapeutics by substantially driving down the cost of goods through process technology development. This role is well-positioned to have a substantial impact on patients and the biotechnology industry.

This position will be part of a team to perform upstream process development for early and late-stage processes and will include process development, optimisation, characterization, and technology transfer for intensified, continuous processes. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, efficient, curious, and work well in a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively over teleconferences and web-based meetings, are necessary.

Missions and responsibilities:

• Assisting in all Lab activities including experiment execution, Bioreactor assembly, Autoclave, Media/buffer preparation, Bioreactor sampling and daily sample analysis, Sample storage etc.
• Executing statistically designed experiments (DOE) either independently or with support from Senior Scientists/manager.
• Responsible for bench-scale bioreactor operations including run preparation, bioreactor assembly, autoclave, inoculation, daily sampling and analytics, troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Responsible for equipment calibrations and Media preparations in the Lab.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of lab activities and write appropriate technical reports for successful regulatory submission.
• Ensure the upstream development (USP) labs and equipment is maintained under optimal working conditions and assume responsibility for specific instruments.
• Contribute to investigations (e.g., deviations) as required to help identify the root cause and propose and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Carry out Development/Characterisation/optimisation experiments, accurately document results, and produce experimental reports. Support tech transfer with manufacturing organizations (internal and external)
• Responsible for own professional attitude and for sharing knowledge for the benefit of others or on demand.
• Author, amend and review operating documents, such as WI, SOPs, guidelines, and data records. Willing to take on additional activities.
• Documenting best practices and technical results in ELNs, SOPs, summary reports, etc.
• Working with vendors and manufacturers.
• Potential for weekend work (5-day work week/ 2 consecutive days off).

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail, focused when completing technical tasks.
• Strong writing skills and efficient at documentation.
• Excellent experimental design and analysis skills.
• Able to stay organized in complex situations, keep track of multiple tasks and data.
• Enthusiastic problem-solver.
• Experience with Microsoft Office apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with cell culture operations, filtration techniques, automation, analysing data using statistical tools.

Experience and education:

• Master’s degree in engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field with ideally 3 years of experience.

Other information:

• Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.